source: COMFOP Nord

Preparation and training: focal point for Ariete Brigade's efficiency and readiness.

132nd “Ariete” Armoured Brigade - framework for the NATO Readiness Initiative (NRI) in 2021/2022

​​​"Allied Knight 22" exercise, carried out as part of NATO Readiness Initiative (NRI) activities, ended a few days ago at the "Mittica" Barracks, headquarters of the 132nd "Ariete" Armoured Brigade.

"Allied Knight 22" is part of a training path launched in the second half of 2020, which aims to implement cooperation and interoperability among contributing nations, through planning, training and exercises.

The aim of "Allied Knight 22" was mutual knowledge between​ national and international staff,​ and​ ​correct and coordinated implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Standard Operating Instruction (SOI), as a prerequisite for the upcoming exercises.

The 132nd "Ariete" ​Armoured Brigade - a large combat unit framework for the NRI in the years 2021/2022 - has both national and international units from NATO countries: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Slovenia, Turkey and Hungary. Further training activities are planned for June and October.

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